Grachtenfestival: Ali Yarıcı & Linda Lukas

Guitarist Ali Yarıcı and violinist Linda Lukas perform a concert at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam during the Grachtenfestival. The duo draws from 20th-century classical music and jazz, complemented by influences from Estonian and Turkish folk music. The program features original compositions and improvisation. Jazz and classical music in the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Ali Yarıcı and Linda Lukas form a duo that explores the boundary between jazz and 20th-century classical music. Yarıcı studies guitar at the jazz department of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. Lukas initially studied classical violin and is now pursuing her jazz master's at the same conservatory. This combination of backgrounds is reflected in their music. Original compositions with folk music influences The program consists of original compositions and improvisations. In these, Yarıcı and Lukas incorporate influences from Turkish and Estonian folk music. Sources of inspiration such as Béla Bartók, Arvo Pärt, and Olivier Messiaen play a role in their musical world. The result is a personal sound that is difficult to categorize into a single genre. Combine concert and museum visit The concert takes place at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, one of the largest museums for modern and contemporary art in the Netherlands. You can also visit the museum on the day of the concert. Are you interested? Use the link for tickets and more information.